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‘Frustrating for 20 years’: Bartonville takes legal action in ownership of former Allied Mills plant
BARTONVILLE (25News Now) - Some people call it an eyesore, and others know it as a landmark, but now the Village of Bartonville is taking legal actions to force ownership and tear down the former Allied Mills factory. The pet food company was built in 1920 just south of Bartonville...
Peoria’s ’Streets Belong to Me’ activities aim to unite community
PEORIA (25News Now) - It’s chance to get your groove on and promote safe summer activities at the same time. The Streets Belong to Me program from the Peoria Park District has expanded over the last two decades into various summertime events at different parks. Participants have to sign...
Thousands receive free dental care at the Peoria Civic Center
Thousands receive free dental care at the Peoria Civic Center.
Meanwhile, Back In Peoria’s Past - This Week: Junction City
Junction City has long been one of Peoria’s most beloved and unique shopping and dining destinations. It started out in 1956 as Vonachen’s Junction which was a railroad-themed restaurant complete with real train cars to sit in. That’s gone now, but the trains are stationed out at Wheels O’ Time Museum and you can see them if you scroll all the way down this post!
Liqour license for proposed new Highly Flavored location delayed by Peoria City Council
PEORIA, Ill. – The owner of Highly Flavored will have to wait another couple weeks before learning whether he can serve alcohol at the restaurant’s proposed new location in downtown Peoria. Highly Flavored was formerly located at Landmark Recreation Center, but was evicted in May of this year....
Peoria mayor looks ahead in annual State of the City address
PEORIA, Ill. – For Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, the best is yet to come for the city. The sentiment was the theme of her annual State of the City address Thursday night, held at Haven on the Farm in the northern part of the city. Much of the speech...
New 'fine dining' Peoria restaurant gets approval for liquor license
A new "upscale, casual, fine-dining" restaurant has been awarded a liquor license by the Peoria City Council. Reservations, which is moving into the site of the old Spotted Cow restaurant at 718 W. Glen Avenue, was approved for a liquor license on consent agenda Tuesday night by the Peoria City Council. The...
‘He’s my best friend’: Service dog in training helps local veteran face PTSD
PEORIA, Ill. (25News Now) — Post-traumatic stress disorder is often seen in American troops returning home after deployment. It can develop after they go through a major traumatic event. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, 7% of veterans experience a lifetime prevalence of PTSD; service dogs are...
River City Pride is back for third year at Riverfront Park
PEORIA – The annual River City Pride Festival will be back at Riverfront Park for the third time on Saturday, July 20. Last year’s event brought more than 5,000 people to Peoria’s riverfront for food, vendors, and plenty of entertainment. This year’s event is expected to be...
Peoria Civic Center GM reacts to top 100 ranking for ticket sales
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Trade publication Pollstar recently ranked the Peoria Civic Center in the top 100 in the country for arena and theater ticket sales so far this year, with just under 120,000 being sold over the last six months or so. The arena ranked number 67 for...
Local lawn mowing service gives back to the community by mowing grass for free
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — Doing good for those in need. That’s what a local mowing service is living by. Miller Lawn Care and Snow Removal is an affiliate of a national organization called “Raising Men Lawn Care Service,” a group dedicated to mowing lawns for free.
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